Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Mars Hill University
- Price
- $465 to $785
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week was June 7 to 13, 2026, in Mars Hill, NC. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
The 34th annual camp was held June 7-13, 2026 on the Mars Hill University campus, following its established week-long format of morning classes, afternoon mini-classes, nightly instructor concerts, open jams and a closing square dance.
What's special
A week-long old-time mountain-music camp on the Mars Hill University campus in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Each day offers an intensive morning class in fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, singing or mountain dulcimer, plus a la carte afternoon mini-classes, nightly instructor concerts, abundant jam sessions, and a Friday square dance to close the week. It is pitched as an inclusive space for players of all ages and skill levels.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport AVL.
How do I get to Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week?
By car
Most people drive to Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week. The nearest major airport is AVL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Intercity coach reaches Asheville, not Mars Hill itself. Greyhound's Asheville stop relocated from the old 2 Tunnel Rd station to the curb outside the downtown ART Station at 64 Ashland Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. FlixBus also serves Asheville. From downtown Asheville it is ~18 mi / ~25-30 min by rideshare or taxi north on US-19/23 (Future I-26) to Mars Hill University, there is no local transit connection for that leg.
Book / infoART's S3 route serves Asheville Regional Airport directly (stop at the ground-transportation center, 'Asheville Regional Airport / Wright Brothers Way') and runs to the downtown ART Station at 49 Coxe Ave via Hendersonville Rd / Biltmore Village, 11 weekday trips, 10 Saturday, 8 Sunday. Single ride is $1.00, paid in exact-change cash onboard (drivers cannot make change); 11-ride booklets ($9) and monthly passes ($20) sold at the ART Station. IMPORTANT: ART does not reach Mars Hill, the town is ~18 mi north of downtown Asheville in Madison County, outside ART's service area, and Madison County Transportation Authority (MCTA) is a weekday demand-response service for Madison County residents (call-ahead, 828-649-0729), not an airport connector. So public transit gets you airport-to-downtown-Asheville only; the last ~18 mi to campus is a rideshare/taxi leg (~$35-55 est.).
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft both operate at Asheville Regional Airport, follow signs to Ground Transportation / Baggage Claim, then the designated 'TNC/Rideshares' passenger-pickup area (the airport has been relocating its ground-transportation pickup to the north end of Shuttle Lot South, check signage on arrival). Taxis and flat-rate car services also serve the airport. AVL to Mars Hill University is roughly 26 mi / ~30-35 min via I-26 W then US-19/23 N. Asheville proper has good driver density, but Mars Hill is a small college town, the return leg back to the airport can involve a wait; allow extra time or schedule the ride ahead.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free (temporary campus visitor permit). BROTMW publishes no parking page; parking follows Mars Hill University's normal campus visitor system. Temporary visitor permits are issued free from the Office of Safety and Security (or the security/parking officer on duty; after hours call 828-689-1230), and campus lots use painted-space designations (visitor/white spaces vs. green faculty-staff and blue accessible spaces). No paid or prepaid parking platform (ParkMobile/SpotHero/etc.) is used. Residential attendees staying in on-campus housing for the week keep cars on campus under the same permit system, confirm week-specific lot assignments with BROTMW registration (828-689-1167).
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at AVL
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Mars Hill University
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 1
167 JF Robinson Lane, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, 28804, Mars Hill, NC
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
31 Airport Park Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates183 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates196 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Mars Hill itself is a small college town with thin short-term-rental supply; most listings cluster in Weaverville, north Asheville, and the Madison County cabin country toward Marshall and Hot Springs. Early-to-mid June is high season for the WNC mountains generally.
Search AirbnbVery strong Hipcamp inventory around Mars Hill, the directory page shows 20 featured camps and cites 1,600+ options in the wider area (Pisgah National Forest / French Broad River country), average ~$40/night with options from $5, including glamping domes and full-hookup RV sites. Top-rated nearby: Bee Our Guest (100%, 86 reviews), Hidden Spring (100%, 18 reviews), Creekside Park with WiFi (97%, 213 reviews).
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was June 7 to 13, 2026. The next one is expected in June.
How much are Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week tickets?
$465 to $785 per person is the most recent price the organizer published. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week held?
Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, NC.